ˈunder-ˌgoverness
(under-1 6 a.)
| 1669 E. Chamberlayne Pres. St. Eng. i. 317 Governess, Lady Francis Villiers, 400l. Under-governess, Mrs. Mary Kilbert, 150l. 1688 Lond. Gaz. No. 2355/4 The Lady Marchioness of Powis was Sworn by the Lord Chamberlain.., Lady Governess of their Majesties Children; And the Lady Strickland Under-governess. |